Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - books: Catch of the day: Books in blog form: "the DIY jackanory style of the Charles Dickens podcasts, as read by the typically Dickensian Nathaniel Tapley."

Excellent. I love being typically Dickensian.

Now, I must go and evict some orphans...

For those who have a Paypal account, and believe that writers should be compensated when studios exploit their creations for money, I'd advise going to United Hollywood, and sending a box of pencils. With the exchange rate being what it is, it will cost you all of 50p, and is something constructive that people on this side of the Atlantic can do to show their appreciation of the work of writers in America.

For those who want to know a little more, before jumping to show their solidarity with Hollywood media types, here are some informative videos...





And for a gratuitous John Oliver appearance...



And let's face it: without American television we'd all be forced to watch Sold and Doc Martin for all eternity...